About GCNS:
The UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) is the national lead agency promoting corporate sustainability. As the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), we work closely with companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and take action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through various platforms for multi-stakeholder engagement and collective action, we advance the stewardship of sustainable business practices and Singapore’s national agenda of becoming a regional sustainable business hub.
We are an ambitious team, energised behind our mission of mobilising a global movement of responsible companies and organisations to create the world we want. Our ambition is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change.
We are looking for someone to help lead in this impact in Singapore where there is enormous opportunity to achieve the SDGs.
Position Summary
The Manager / Senior Manager of Partnerships will work closely with the leadership team and programme leads to develop new or extend existing partnerships. She/he is responsible for leading, identifying, and developing new business opportunities and collaborations for GCNS. She/he should be solution and outcome-focused, with a natural aptitude for stakeholder engagement and management.
The successful candidate will join an active UN Global Compact local network. This ambitious team is energised by our mission to promote corporate sustainability and responsible business in Singapore and the region. This role will report to the Executive Director.
We're looking for an agile individual who can readily assume new responsibilities, actively listen to stakeholders, and employ innovative approaches towards designing and presenting win-win solutions. We seek someone genuinely keen to make a positive impact, and capable of considering short, medium, and long-term perspectives when pursuing outcomes. If you are passionate about building partnerships and developing businesses to drive positive impact, this role is for you!
Responsibilities
- Identify local business, ecosystem needs; to develop and execute new, differentiated growth/revenue-generating products & services for GCNS in support of our mission and strategy.
- Nurture strategic relations with local ecosystem stakeholders, including government agencies, industry associations, NGOs, and academic institutions, to further GCNS’ mission, strengthen its GCNS’ local presence market position and scale activities
- Expand existing partnerships for training and capacity-building
- Internally, within GCNS, look across the business to find revenue generation, growth and improvement opportunities.
- Originator of new ideas and content to support GCNS thought leadership and point-of-views
- Strengthen collaborative relationships with the United Nations Global Compact, affiliate networks, as well as other international partners.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Experience and knowledge in corporate sustainability practice
- Meticulous and organised, with a mature disposition to take ownership of projects and targets assigned.
- Self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Team player and able to work together with, and within a small dynamic team.
- Entrepreneurial and can-do attitude.
- Share our passion for improving the world by developing new sustainability and financially viable programmes to support the ecosystem.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience in programme design and execution; and/or partnerships/business development; and/or start-ups/early-stage ventures; and/or in a sustainability-related position.
- A degree holder, preferably in a sustainability (environmental/social/transformational governance) field
- Strong familiarity and network within the sustainability ecosystem and national agency players in Singapore
- Proven track record in project management, including new programme identification, design, development, scheduling, and execution, as well as oversight of P&L.
- Strong organisational capabilities and ability to innovate and seamlessly work with teams focused on execution.
- Experience in building networks and communities.
- Good analytical thought process and business acumen, matched by the ability to consider financial and non-financial bottom lines for critical stakeholders, anticipate issues, and offer ideas for resolution.
- Have a positive work ethic and determination to complete things within tight deadlines.
- Public speaking and facilitation would be and added plus.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- 13th month salary
- Performance bonus
- A progressive and dynamic work culture that offers flexibility in work arrangements and recognition schemes
- A learning and growth-oriented work culture with ample professional development opportunities
- A community environment of awesome people to work with, five days a week
- An international network through the UN Global Compact local networks and other UN agencies
